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He is said to have challenged Druon Antigon, the giant who charged people a toll to cross the Scheldt River not far from the castle Steen. Those who could not pay had their hands cut off and thrown into the river. According to the legend, Silvius Brabo cut off the giant's hands and threw them into the river, thus freeing the bridgehead. You can decide for yourself if this is true, however it is interesting to note that the city's Flemish name "Antwerpen" means "to throw a hand."
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